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Oct 02

Press Release: Officials and experts meet to discuss research results on sea turtle nesting in Albania

2 October 2020 An online meeting was held on 1 October 2020 within the framework of the research project “Exploration of potential nesting sites & design of conservation measures for sporadic nesting in Albania (2018-2019)” that is implemented by MEDASSET in collaboration with Dr. Enerit Sacdanaku. Although... read more →

Oct 01

Monitoring the incidental catch of vulnerable species in Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries. Methodology for data collection.

Sep 30

T-PVS/Files(2020)10. Update Report. Follow-up of Recommendation No. 9 (1987) of the standing committee on the protection of Caretta Caretta in Laganas bay, Zakynthos (Greece) 7pp

Sep 30

© 2017 MEDASSET, photo Eleana Touloupaki

T-PVS/Files (2020)56. Update Report. Threats to Marine Turtles in Thines Kiparissias (Greece). 23pp

Sep 07

Pocket Identification Guides of Main Vulnerable Species Incidentally Caught!

The Medbycatch project, taking place in the Mediterranean waters of Tunisia, Morocco, Turkey, Italy and Croatia, has as a main object to amplify knowledge on the vulnerable species incidentally caught during fishing operations. To gather robust data, we conduct observation programs in the marine areas of interest. Observation programs... read more →

Sep 04

French Captions Video “Conservation of Marine Turtles in the Mediterranean Region”.

“Conservation of Marine Turtles in the Mediterranean Region” is a truly Pan-Mediterranean project aiming to bring together all organizations protecting sea turtles. Four (4) countries within our partnership are French speaking, namely: Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria and France. To convey our message more effectively and reach a larger audience, we... read more →

Aug 25

Good Practice Handling Guides for Incidentally Caught Vulnerable Species

The incidental capture of vulnerable species like sea turtles, sharks and rays, marine mammals, sea birds and corals & sponges, also known as “Bycatch” is a key conservation issue for the Mediterranean. Marine species get trapped in fishing gear and can be injured or even die. Moreover, fishers suffer... read more →

Aug 24

Sea turtle nesting 2020 various sites

Less tourism, less disturbance on nesting beaches, a joy for sea turtles and their hatchlings! Here (2020).. Zakynthos: 1.788 nests from an average of 938* Southern Kyparissia Bay: 3.500 nests from an average of 1.403*. Belek (Turkey): 3.000 nests from an average of 2000 nests. Lebanon: 190 nests! Over... read more →

Aug 20

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Conservation of Marine Turtles in the Mediterranean Sea

Jun 11

Medbycatch Project: 1st Mitigation workshop in Turkey

Despite Corona Virus restrictions, the Medbycatch project goes on! The Medbycatch project aims to study and mitigate the problem of incidental captures of vulnerable species in Central Aegean and Levantine Sea, Sicily Strait- Tunisia Plateau and Alboran Sea while engaging fishers towards sustainable fisheries. MEDASSET coordinates the project in... read more →